A nearly 136-year-old shipwreck has been uncovered at Island Beach State Park following weeks of beach erosion caused by rough surf and persistent wind and wave action.

The Lawrence N. McKenzie was a 98.2-foot schooner traveling from Puerto Rico to New York City with a cargo of oranges when it wrecked March 21, 1890. All eight crew on board survived the wreck. The vessel was built in 1883 with a homeport of Provincetown, Massachusetts.A nearly 136-year-old shipwreck has been uncovered at Island Beach State Park following weeks of beach erosion caused by rough surf and persistent wind and wave action.

The Lawrence N. McKenzie was a 98.2-foot schooner traveling from Puerto Rico to New York City with a cargo of oranges when it wrecked March 21, 1890. All eight crew on board survived the wreck. The vessel was built in 1883 with a homeport of Provincetown, Massachusetts.A nearly 136-year-old shipwreck has been uncovered at Island Beach State Park following weeks of beach erosion caused by rough surf and persistent wind and wave action.

The Lawrence N. McKenzie was a 98.2-foot schooner traveling from Puerto Rico to New York City with a cargo of oranges when it wrecked March 21, 1890. All eight crew on board survived the wreck. The vessel was built in 1883 with a homeport of Provincetown, Massachusetts.A nearly 136-year-old shipwreck has been uncovered at Island Beach State Park following weeks of beach erosion caused by rough surf and persistent wind and wave action.

The Lawrence N. McKenzie was a 98.2-foot schooner traveling from Puerto Rico to New York City with a cargo of oranges when it wrecked March 21, 1890. All eight crew on board survived the wreck. The vessel was built in 1883 with a homeport of Provincetown, Massachusetts.A nearly 136-year-old shipwreck has been uncovered at Island Beach State Park following weeks of beach erosion caused by rough surf and persistent wind and wave action.

The Lawrence N. McKenzie was a 98.2-foot schooner traveling from Puerto Rico to New York City with a cargo of oranges when it wrecked March 21, 1890. All eight crew on board survived the wreck. The vessel was built in 1883 with a homeport of Provincetown, Massachusetts.A nearly 136-year-old shipwreck has been uncovered at Island Beach State Park following weeks of beach erosion caused by rough surf and persistent wind and wave action.

The Lawrence N. McKenzie was a 98.2-foot schooner traveling from Puerto Rico to New York City with a cargo of oranges when it wrecked March 21, 1890. All eight crew on board survived the wreck. The vessel was built in 1883 with a homeport of Provincetown, Massachusetts.A nearly 136-year-old shipwreck has been uncovered at Island Beach State Park following weeks of beach erosion caused by rough surf and persistent wind and wave action.

The Lawrence N. McKenzie was a 98.2-foot schooner traveling from Puerto Rico to New York City with a cargo of oranges when it wrecked March 21, 1890. All eight crew on board survived the wreck. The vessel was built in 1883 with a homeport of Provincetown, Massachusetts.A nearly 136-year-old shipwreck has been uncovered at Island Beach State Park following weeks of beach erosion caused by rough surf and persistent wind and wave action.

The Lawrence N. McKenzie was a 98.2-foot schooner traveling from Puerto Rico to New York City with a cargo of oranges when it wrecked March 21, 1890. All eight crew on board survived the wreck. The vessel was built in 1883 with a homeport of Provincetown, Massachusetts.A nearly 136-year-old shipwreck has been uncovered at Island Beach State Park following weeks of beach erosion caused by rough surf and persistent wind and wave action.

The Lawrence N. McKenzie was a 98.2-foot schooner traveling from Puerto Rico to New York City with a cargo of oranges when it wrecked March 21, 1890. All eight crew on board survived the wreck. The vessel was built in 1883 with a homeport of Provincetown, Massachusetts.A nearly 136-year-old shipwreck has been uncovered at Island Beach State Park following weeks of beach erosion caused by rough surf and persistent wind and wave action.

The Lawrence N. McKenzie was a 98.2-foot schooner traveling from Puerto Rico to New York City with a cargo of oranges when it wrecked March 21, 1890. All eight crew on board survived the wreck. The vessel was built in 1883 with a homeport of Provincetown, Massachusetts.vA nearly 136-year-old shipwreck has been uncovered at Island Beach State Park following weeks of beach erosion caused by rough surf and persistent wind and wave action.

The Lawrence N. McKenzie was a 98.2-foot schooner traveling from Puerto Rico to New York City with a cargo of oranges when it wrecked March 21, 1890. All eight crew on board survived the wreck. The vessel was built in 1883 with a homeport of Provincetown, Massachusetts.

This should be a perfect weekend for cleaning up your tackle and getting ready for the months to come.

N.J. charter skipper Mark De Blasio reports that he got out for North Carolina tuna fishing at 7 and was wrapped up with limits including the recreational fish by 8:20.

He’s completely booked, but urges anglers to utilize one of the local boats.

Though they are often stronger than desired, west winds have been the standard this winter in NY/NJ Bight rather than the usual easterly storms. Unfortunately, fishing results haven’t been as cooperative with no sign of a winter Atlantic mackerel run nor of anyone seeking out the cod which used to be a winter staple on some offshore wrecks.

The forecast for Wednesday is for west winds at 10-15 knots plus gusts to 25 in the afternoon.

Marine artist Steve Goione reported super action at the 2026 Rock Tournament from Quepos, Costa Rica as 2.340 billfish were released.

A small craft advisory is up through Tuesday afternoon in NY/NJ Bight.

Capt. Mark DeBlasio reports his group aboard Water Proof from Point Pleasant on Tuesday is short one man. Anyone interested in participating in catching a bluefin tuna can call him at 201 988-5475.

Monday’s forecast is for southwest winds at 15-20 knots and gusts to 25.

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predicted in NY/NJ Bight

As if a small craft warning isn’t enough, there’s also a prediction of some rain and snow in the morning.

Mike Rogerson not only caught a state record bluefin tuna in Virginia a few days ago, but did so with one that was over 130 pounds more than the previous record at 835.8 pounds. Rogerson just turned 23 this week .

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A gale warning is up in NY/NJ Bight at 6 p.m. through Friday morning, when west winds will be 25-30 knots plus gusts to 35. Winds diminish to 15-20 in the afternoon.

A Facebook entry from Nathan Bernhard reports a continuation of very good bluefin tuna fishing on the Jersey Nutz which is fishing the winter season in the Outer Banks. There is lots of bait to hold those fish for some time to come, and giants are being targeted.

A small craft advisory is up in NY/NJ Bight through Thursday afternoon — and then goes to a gale warning through Friday.

Party boat anglers have usually attempted to avoid bergalls, but those cousins of the tautog are actually very good eating when they reach 1-3-pound sizes on offshore wrecks. Properly known as cunners, they may even be of world record size when the Capt. Lou from Freeport makes a long range trip for them on JAN. 31′

Small hooks and baits will be provided. Anthony Gillespie is arranging the long range trip. Call him at 516 623-5823.

A small craft advisory is up in NY/NJ Bight through Wednesday though the morning prediction is only 10-15 knot west plus gusts to 20.